chaparral arms 1873 revolvers

I have had much first hand experience. First let me ask a) what you plan on using it for, b) are you buying it new, and c) how much?
 
a)
plan to do cowboy shooting with it, but they will also be admired when not shot with (i don't know their craftmanship, but i hope it's nowhere like norinco).

b) and c)
new from marstar. they give 10% discount if you buy 2.


Tuco Pike said:
I have had much first hand experience. First let me ask a) what you plan on using it for, b) are you buying it new, and c) how much?
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You don't have to load to max power for SASS.
"The minimum standard for center-fire smokeless ammunition used in all SASS matches State, Regional, National, International, and World Championship Competitions is not less than a minimum power factor of 60 and no velocity may be less than 400 fps. The maximum velocity standard for revolvers is 1000 fps. The maximum velocity standard for rifles is 1400 fps. "

Power factor is calculated by multiplying mass of projectile times velocity then adjust the decimal point by dividing by 1000. So if you are shooting a 150g bullet at 400ft/sec you have 60000/1000=60
It might have enough energy to poke a hole in paper (well maybe a bit more) and will be easy on your wrist.
 
I saw a pair of them last summer that belonged to a CAS shooting buddy. They shoot just fine but they definetly are not as nicely finished on the outside as my Piettas for about $150 more for each. I didn't want to say anything to him but I found the flat finish it had to be lifeless. And a flat surface sure doesn't do anything for the colour case on the frame. It really dulls it down and you can barely see the blueing colours. Can't comment on the action or trigger pull as I didn't shoot them. He seemed happy with them though.

I can say that I'm extremely happy with my Pietta guns. The ouside colour case is lovely and the surface finish has a nice gleam without being too far. And the machining on the inside matches the outside's quality nicely. Trigger pull was superb right out of the box for both my original used one and the second new gun that my experience with the used one caused me to buy. The only downside is the rather lifeless wood of the grips. But that's easily changed and you don't get first class grip wood on any firearm in this price range anyway. I'd say that if you just need something that shoots then fine. But if you enjoy looking at a really nice outside finish that has a glow to it and looks as deep as a clear pond then step up a notch and go for Pietta or Uberti.
 
I agree.....Pietta or Uberti, they have been trying to outdo each other for years. I have a new 1851 Uberti Navy and it has gorgeous walnut grips as well as really nice fit and finish.
I was thinking of trying some cowboy type gun twirling and fancy holster draws but gave up the idea when I thought about what happens when the gun hits the ground.:eek:
 
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